Just wanted to say that Mark, Michael and Stuart from FMI and Trevor from PWC did an excellent job engaging the classroom in discussion each day, and had a great program format for teaching. The information they brought forward was extremely useful now as I'm sure it will be throughout my career. This was only my 2nd IMPACT course that I have attended, I would like to commend IMPACT on organizing these events for Ironworkers and contractors alike, IMPACT always put on an amazing program, and does a very good job at making these events comfortable and welcoming to attend. I plan to attend more IMPACT events as the information is always very useful and IMPACT does a great job of finding the right instructors for the occasion. I would like to thank everyone at IMPACT for the work they do to set these events up and providing the opportunity to attend these courses.

Regards,

Jacob Wicks
Chief Estimator
JCT Metals Inc.

News

Local ironworkers union offering paid apprenticeships

09/05/2018

BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) - Ironworkers are busy with plenty of construction going on in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys.

It's work that can't be done without ironworkers.

Ironworkers Local #207 is accepting applications this month for apprenticeships. The new training program begins in October.

Tony Deley, a committee member of Ironworkers Local #207, said they need people to apply.

"The manpower is short," he said. "We have so many projects up and coming... that we're recruiting," he said.

It's a four-year paid apprenticeship program and much of it is on the job. Workers will earn $17 an hour plus benefits to start and over $26 an hour plus benefits when they complete the program.

"They learn everything about our trade, every welding certification, any kind of OSHA certification they need," Deley said. "In four years, they're trained through our school and on-the-job training, and they're out in the workforce."

Jake Dogoda, of Boardman, has been an apprentice since spring. He has learned that ironworkers do rebar and foundation work, bridge decks, piers, structural steel erection, sheeting and even mill maintenance.

Dogoda joined feels that the program gave him a better future than his previous job. He's excited to be building things that people can see.

"That's kind of what I was looking for when I decided to become an ironworker, was a good career that I could be proud of," he said. "I had a lot of jobs before this, but I had friends who are ironworkers and just the history behind it and everything, you're just kind of proud of what you do."

To apply, you have to be 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, pass a physical test, drug test and have a driver's license.

You can apply in person at the Ironworkers Training Center, at 698 Bev Road in Boardman, or at its website, www.iw207.com.